The synthesis, characterization and electrochemical properties of a series of novel organometallic electrocatalysts will be presented. Particular focus will be made upon the use of benzene-1,2-diamine-based ligands. Mn(2,3-diaminobenzoic acid)(CO)3Br displays rapid catalysis, in the presence of a proton source, with an ip:icat(catalytic peak to catalyst peak ratio) value of 33. This compares favorably to an ip:icatof 13 for the published competent catalyst Mn(4,4�-di-tert-butyl-2,2�-bipyridine)(CO)3Br under our conditions (14% methanol as proton source). Catalysis is not observed for Mn(benzene-1,2-diamine)(CO)3Br and Re(2,3-diaminobenzoic acid)(CO)3Cl.

Organometallic manganese electrocatalysts for the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> to CO

248th National Meeting (2014)

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Organometallic manganese electrocatalysts for the reduction of CO2 to CO

Organometallic manganese electrocatalysts for the reduction of CO₂ to CO